“These officers already carry firearms, and it’s only a matter of taking them out of their lockers or wherever they store them,” he says.

The head of the Public Safety Committee says it’s not that simple. A meeting is scheduled with the head of the aviation department to address the issue next week. But it’s not a policy that will change overnight.

The Chicago Department of Aviation declined comment.

A spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department says they don’t take a position on personnel decisions.

CPD is the primary law enforcement agency at O’Hare and Midway. Their trained officers and specialized teams do carry weapons at both airports.